Oslo [Norway], October 13 (ANI) Tibetan civil society organisations from across Europe have joined forces to oppose China’s ethnic unity legislation, raising concerns over its potential impact on Tibetan language, cultural identity and religious heritage.

The Third Regional Meeting of Tibetan Civil Society Organisations called for coordinated international advocacy to counter Beijing’s policies, as reported by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA).

According to CTA, the meeting took place at the Karma Shedrubling Retreat Centre, bringing together 25 representatives from seven Tibet Support Groups across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Lithuania and the United Kingdom. Tibetan community representatives, national coordinators and Tibetan parliamentarian Thupten Gyatso also participated.

Organised by the Office of Tibet, London, with support from the Norwegian Tibet Committee and the Tibetan Community in Norway, the gathering followed previous meetings i...